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Katja (Kata)

Mixed Breed · Female

Compatibility with others: Good; cats: Not known. Current location: animal shelter Pirot (Serbien) Katja has spent almost her entire life behind bars in the animal shelter. She has never known anything else. She is a rather reserved and still partially fearful female dog who needs people who can provide her with security and stability. Her new owners should have experience in dealing with fearful dogs. She can be rehomed as a loving, sovereign single dog. She has never gone for a walk on a leash. She should simply be given some time and practice with it. She is very affectionate with people and also finds trust once the ice is broken. A garden must be securely fenced for dogs.

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Verträglichkeit: Gut verträglich; Katzen: Nicht bekannt. Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Pirot (Serbien) Katja hat fast ihr gesamtes Leben hinter Gittern im Tierheim verbracht. Sie durfte nie etwas anderes kennenlernen. Sie ist eine recht zurückhaltende und noch teilweise ängstliche Hündin, die Menschen braucht, die ihr Sicherheit und Stabilität geben können. Ihre neuen Halter sollten Erfahrung im Umgang mit ängstlichen Hunden haben. Sie kann gerne zu einem lieben, souveränen Ersthund vermittelt werden. An der Leine spazieren gehen hat sie nie kennengelernt. Hier sollte man ihr einfach ein wenig Zeit geben und es mit ihr üben. Zu Menschen ist sie sehr lieb und findet auch Vertrauen wenn das Eis einmal gebrochen ist. Ein Garten muss hundesicher eingezäunt sein. Ideal wäre ein ländlicher

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🇩🇪Leichlingen
Shelter
Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.
Living with Katja (Kata)
  • ✓Spayed
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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Katja (Kata) home

What you'll need for Katja (Kata) in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Katja (Kata)

What life with Katja (Kata) looks like

Katja (Kata) is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. in Leichlingen.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Leichlingen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Katja (Kata), answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Katja (Kata)?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Katja (Kata) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Katja (Kata) if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Katja (Kata) already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Katja (Kata) isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Katja (Kata) and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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